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Samsung Electronics Co., a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the market availability of the Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 in the UAE. Designed for users in need of maximized productivity in a mobile working environment, the SLATE PC Series 7 – based on Windows 7 – delivers the desired performance and productivity of a desktop PC with the usability of a tablet, enabling users to multi-task effectively on a slate with a customized touch interface.

With full-PC power packed into an ultraportable device, the SLATE PC Series 7 takes mobility to a new level with an innovative touch-focused design that transforms personal computing and enables richer experiences. The SLATE PC Series 7 is just 12.9mm (0.5”) thin and weighs only 860g, ensuring it is truly portable. Powered by an Intel Core i5 processor and with an 11.6” screen, the device is powerful enough to serve any user at their desk or on the move. When connected to a docking station – complete with Bluetooth keyboard and mouse – the slate operates as a desktop PC however, the device can also be removed and used as an ultra-portable device. Multiple input methods – from touch screen keyboard to digital pen – ensure that it is the perfect solution for presenting, creating and capturing content on the go, without limitations.

“The Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 takes the laptop a full step towards total mobility - a revolution in portable computing. By combining the power of a PC and the portability of a tablet, the device represents a new era of efficient and powerful mobile computing that will appeal to our Gulf consumers.” said Denzil D’souza, Business Head of Notebooks at Samsung Gulf Electronics.

The Samsung Slate PC Series 7 is now available across major outlets in the UAE and will retail at AED 4,999.

Customized Slate PC for Every Occasion

The Samsung SLATE PC Series 7 with Windows 7 operating system provides users with a greater range of options ensuring optimized performance, whatever the occasion. When in need of increased mobility, the SLATE PC Series 7 can be carried around just like a conventional tablet. If users are on the move, they can share documents with a customer or take notes in a meeting or lecture; desktop productivity is at their fingertips in an ultra-portable, ultra-versatile form factor. A battery life of up to 7 hours on a single charge ensures that users can be confident they will stay connected and productive wherever they are.

When working in the office or at a desk, the docking station transforms the SLATE PC Series 7 into a full desktop PC, with all the power and productivity that its Intel Core i5 Processor and genuine Windows 7 operating system provides. The docking station replaces the traditional desktop by providing the interface and computing power; it even gives users the flexibility to synch up to a larger monitor for even more efficient multi-tasking.

Unlimited Productivity

For maximum convenience and productivity, the SLATE PC Series 7 offers an intuitive user-interface and a wide variety of input methods, including a digitizer pen, touch screen interface and optional Bluetooth wireless keyboard. Users can simply touch, write, or type to take meeting notes, create documents and reports in Microsoft Office 2010 or browse online. An integrated microphone and dual 2MP (front) / 3MP (rear) cameras can record audio/visual files, which can be stored and shared via the full-sized USB port or Wi-Fi, WiMAX and HSPA connection.

Samsung appreciates that many devices used for work are also used for personal entertainment. Once the day is finished, the SLATE PC Series 7 provides ready-to-go entertainment at your fingertips due to its Samsung FastStart technology. It allows the SLATE PC Series 7 to wake up in 2 seconds and boot from cold in 15 seconds. The touch-launcher allows easy selection of applications including Twitter, Facebook, movies, weather and maps, whilst unrivalled media and software compatibility comes as standard with support for all PC-format video and audio content and support for PC games for Windows.

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 206,000 people in 197 offices across 72 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LED. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world’s most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2011 consolidated sales of US$143.1 billion. Employing approximately 206,000 people in 197 offices across 72 countries, the company operates two separate organizations to coordinate its nine independent business units: Digital Media & Communications, comprising Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, and Digital Imaging; and Device Solutions, consisting of Memory, System LSI and LED. Recognized for its industry-leading performance across a range of economic, environmental and social criteria, Samsung Electronics was named the world’s most sustainable technology company in the 2011 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

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